Meet our tutors

Many of our 1,700-strong team of academic staff are practising professionals and leading experts in their sector. You will receive first-hand and up-to-date knowledge directly from those in the know, be it health practitioners, real estate specialists or professional musicians when you study here.

Our lecturers and tutors will be on hand at our Open Days to answer all the questions you might have about your course. Don't worry about asking something stupid - they are only human and they know their subjects inside out.

Do you want to know what your career prospects will be like after you graduate? They can advise! Or do you just want to know what modules you'll be studying, and whether you'll be taking more exams or doing assignments throughout the year? Put it to 'em!

Dr Imran Awan

Criminology

Dr Imran Awan is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Deputy Director of the Centre for Applied Criminology. He is one of the country’s leading experts on Islamophobia, counter-terrorism and policing. He regularly appears in the media and acts as an independent advisor to the British Government.

Karen Fearon

Allied and Public Health Relations

With over 20 years’ experience in the clinical setting, both as a practitioner and senior clinical manager, Karen is now our Head of Department for Operating Department Practice and Paramedic Science. Her particular areas of interest are acute and surgical care, innovation in practice-focused healthcare education and online learning methods. Her current research centres on student-led assessment and feedback processes.

Dr Salim Khan

Health Sciences

Salim is an Associate Professor of Applied Neurophysiology and Acting Head of Department for Therapies and Public Health. He comes equipped with experience of working in national and international higher education institutes. In addition to teaching and management, Salim has an extensive research portfolio including publications, conference presentations, research projects, and supervision of a large number of PhD students.

Professor David Higgins

Real Estate

Bringing a global perspective to the real estate programmes, David can share extensive academic and industry experience with our students. His recent research includes real estate market performance, investment and finance strategies, new property risk concepts, and affordable social housing. He is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Sophie Johnson

Fashion

A graduate of our Fashion Retail Management course, Sophie set up her own PR brand, working for big-name firms like Claire’s Accessories and Ziba. She branched out into events and celebrity PR management, where highlights included dressing Katy Perry in a client’s product and working with the style team at The X Factor. She lectures on public relations, marketing and social media.